Asbestos dumping cited as urgent problem

It says large amounts of asbestos are being left on roadsides or in parks, some amounts more than a trailer load.

Association president Terry Miller has blamed high removal costs and a limited number of dumps willing to take asbestos for the problem.

He urged councils to make asbestos removal a cheaper process.

"Certainly something needs to be done about it and I'd like to see the LGA (Local Government Association), like all the councils, get together and make it easier for the home owner to dispose of small amounts of asbestos," he said.

"After it's dumped obviously someone's got to go and clean it up so there's another risk involved there as well."